Core Curriculum

The Darden required curriculum in the First Year provides you with an integrated perspective on general management. From finance and marketing to accounting and leadership, the required courses cover important business themes. Darden's core curriculum is designed to give you both breadth and depth, while allowing you ample time for career discovery and preparation for First Year interviewing.

First Year Core Areas

All students take the same core courses during the first three quarters of the First Year in order to develop a common foundation in global business leadership. All core courses are crafted from a series of case studies, simulations and experiential exercises designed to build your business and decision-making skills.

*The information contained on this website is for
informational purposes only. The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record
represent the official repository for academic program requirements. These
publications may be found at http://records.ureg.virginia.edu/index.php.

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